What is Article 58 of Indian constitution| Article 58 of the Indian Constitution lays down the qualifications required to become the President of India.

 

What is Article 58 of Indian constitution

Article 58 of the Indian Constitution lays down the qualifications required to become the President of India.

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📜 Text of Article 58 (Simplified)

Clause (1): Eligibility Criteria

A person must:

1. Be a citizen of India

2. Be at least 35 years old

3. Be qualified to be elected as a member of the Lok Sabha (House of the People)

4. Must not hold any office of profit under the Government of India, any state government, or any local or public authority (except for the current President, Vice President, Governor, or Minister)

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Clause (2): Disqualifications

A person shall not be eligible for election as President if they hold an office of profit under:

• Government of India

• Government of any State

• Local or other authorities (unless exceptions apply)

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✅ Explanation of Key Terms

Term	Meaning
Citizen of India	Must legally belong to India
35 years of age	Minimum age required to contest the election
Qualified for Lok Sabha	Must meet criteria like sound mind, not bankrupt, no criminal conviction
Office of profit	A job or post with government salary/perks that could influence independence

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📌 Summary of Article 58

Criteria	Requirement
Nationality	Must be an Indian citizen
Age	Minimum 35 years old
Political Qualification	Eligible for Lok Sabha membership
Disqualification	Must not hold an office of profit (with specific exceptions)

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